Acellular dermal matrix in breast reconstruction surgery. First experience in Ukraine

Acellular dermal matrix in primary breast reconstruction.

The use of acellular dermal matrix (ADM) in many plastic surgery procedures, including breast reconstruction, has increased dramatically in recent years. While expander/implant reconstruction can be performed successfully with standard techniques, the introduction of ADM has added a new tool with which to achieve lasting, predictable results. This article is a summary of existing literature on ...

Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction with Acellular Dermal Matrix

Acellular dermal matrix in aesthetic revisionary breast surgery.

Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly-performed cosmetic procedures worldwide. Unfortunately, many women require revisionary surgery related to unsatisfactory results or complications such as capsular contracture, implant malposition, and ptosis. While, historically, surgeons have relied on often-imperfect native tissue to correct these deformities, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) offer...

Acellular dermal matrix in abdominal wall reconstruction.

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a complex and challenging surgical undertaking. While permanent prosthetic mesh is considered the gold standard for minimizing hernia recurrence, placement of synthetic mesh is sometimes imprudent due to contamination or risk of infection. Acellular dermal matrices (ADM) offer an exciting biologic alternative. This article provides a historical perspective on th...

Discussion: Applications of acellular dermal matrix in revision breast reconstruction surgery.

BACKGROUND Acellular dermal matrix has been used for over a decade in primary breast reconstruction. Few articles have specifically examined its use in revision breast reconstruction for fold malposition, capsular contracture, rippling, and symmastia. METHODS One hundred thirty-five revision breast reconstructive procedures using acellular dermal matrix (AlloDerm) in 118 patients (154 breasts...